Noon — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈnün/

Meaning & Definition of Noon

Noon (noun)

  1. midday; specifically, 12 o'clock at midday
  2. midnight —used chiefly in the phrase noon of night
  3. the highest point

Noon (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the middle of the day

    "we eat a big lunch around noon then have dinner in the evening"

    similar: high noon, lunch time, midday, noonday, noontide, noontime
    related: forenoon, morning, afternoon, evening

  2. the highest part or point

    "she died too young and never even reached the noon of her life"

    similar: acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, height, high noon, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith
    related: bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, tip, vertex, high, highlight, highspot
    opposite: bottom, nadir, rock bottom
    near: abyss, base, foot, minimum

Noon (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in daily, diurnal

    similar: daily, diurnal
    opposite: night, nightly, nighttime, nocturnal, late, midnight, overnight

Related Entry: High noon (noun)

High noon is a different word from Noon. The synonyms below are for high noon, not for noon.

  1. a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement

    "the high noon of the whaling industry occurred in the first half of the 19th century"

    similar: bloom, blossom, florescence, floruit, flower, flush, heyday, prime, salad days, springtime
    related: autumn, Indian summer, blooming, blossoming, efflorescence, flowering, acme, apex, climax, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith, glory, grandeur, splendor, belle epoque, golden age, silver age, comeback, recovery, revival
    near: decay, decline, downfall, bottom, nadir, shriveling, wilting, withering

  2. the highest part or point

    "the exhibition showcased works painted at the high noon of French Impressionism"

    similar: acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, height, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noon, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith
    related: bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, tip, vertex, high, highlight, highspot
    opposite: bottom, nadir, rock bottom
    near: abyss, base, foot, minimum

  3. the middle of the day

    "the dedication ceremony began at high noon with a 21-gun salute"

    similar: lunch time, midday, noon, noonday, noontide, noontime
    related: forenoon, morning, afternoon, evening

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Noon

The most common words with a similar meaning to Noon:

high noon, lunch time, midday, noonday, noontide, noontime, acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, height, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith, daily, diurnal

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Noon

Words with the opposite meaning of Noon:

bottom, nadir, rock bottom, night, nightly, nighttime, nocturnal, late, midnight, overnight

Related Words for Noon

forenoon, morning, afternoon, evening, bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, tip, vertex, high, highlight, highspot

Near Antonyms of Noon

abyss, base, foot, minimum

Origin & Etymology of Noon

Middle English, from Old English nōn ninth hour from sunrise, from Latin nona, from feminine of nonus ninth; akin to Latin novem nine nine

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Noon

Words & Phrases Containing Noon

high noon, morning, noon, and night, prenoon

Frequently Asked Questions about Noon

What does "Noon" mean?

"Noon" means midday; specifically, 12 o'clock at midday. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: midday; specifically, 12 o'clock at midday. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Noon"?

Other words for "Noon" include high noon, lunch time, midday, noonday, noontide, noontime, acme and apex. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Noon" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Noon"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Noon". Common alternatives include high noon, lunch time, midday, noonday, noontide, noontime, acme, apex, apogee and capstone.

What is the opposite of "Noon"?

Antonyms of "Noon" include bottom, nadir, rock bottom, night, nightly, nighttime, nocturnal and late. Near antonyms include abyss, base, foot and minimum.

How do you use "Noon" in a sentence?

Examples of "Noon" in a sentence: "we eat a big lunch around noon then have dinner in the evening"; "she died too young and never even reached the noon of her life".

Is "Noon" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Noon" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Noon" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Noon" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Noon"?

"Noon" is pronounced /ˈnün/.